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Florence in a Day: David, Cathedral & City Highlights Guided Tour

Small-group guided tour with skip-the-line Accademia for Michelangelo's David and access to Baptistery, Duomo Museum, Santa Reparata

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Skip the Line
Duration: 3 hours

On this guided small-group tour you will see Florence’s top highlights in a single visit. You’ll skip the line at the Accademia to view Michelangelo’s David, then move to Cathedral Square where the experience includes access to the Baptistery, the Duomo Museum and Santa Reparata. Afternoon departures typically include entry inside the Cathedral, while morning departures will admire its exterior from the square.

As you move through the historic centre, you’ll pass landmarks such as Piazza della Signoria, the area around the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio, with commentary along the way to place each sight in context. You may also choose to add a self-guided climb of Giotto’s Bell Tower for panoramic views over the city.

Why Visit

  • Skip-the-line entry to the Accademia for Michelangelo’s David
  • Small-group guided tour covering Florence’s top highlights
  • Admission to the Baptistery, Duomo Museum and Santa Reparata included
  • Afternoon tours include access to the Cathedral interior
  • Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi area and Ponte Vecchio on the walking route

What's included

  • Professional licensed guide
  • Pre-reserved Duomo Museum tickets and guided tour
  • Headsets to hear the guide
  • Walking tour in the historic centre
  • Pre-reserved Giotto Bell Tower climb tickets
  • Skip-the-line entry to the Accademia Gallery
  • Pre-reserved Baptistery tickets and guided tour
  • Cathedral visit with guided or independent entry

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Transport to the meeting spot

    Accessibility

    • Public transit links nearby

    Tour available in your selected language

    English

    Additional information

    Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

    Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Guided Cathedral visits take place on afternoon tours; morning tours include independent entry after the tour with your pre-reserved tickets.

    Low season (generally November to March) is often seen as an opportunity for renovation and maintenance. Therefore, sites may be closed during this period, often without warning.

    Location

    Departure point

    Statua di Manfredo Fanti, P.za di San Marco, Firenze, 50121
    We will meet in front of the monument of Manfredo Fanti at Piazza San Marco. Your guide will have a signboard that says “Walks In Europe.”

    End point

    Ponte Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, Firenze, 50125
    End your tour at the Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s oldest bridge, lined with traditional goldsmith shops.

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